Captain
John Cruise III

Member since August 2017 Sneads Ferry, United States
Background
Captain John C. Cruise III has been fishing the NC waters for over 20 years. This family-run, veteran-owned Charter business offers the best Topsail Island, Sneads Ferry, Surf City, and Camp Lejeune Charter fishing. Try out Sportfishing charters right on the beach and all the way out to the offshore Gulf Stream waters. We encourage women, children, and families of all ages to come aboard. We also specialize in trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or any customized combination fishing trip that you desire. We catch fish ranging from Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Grouper, Cobia, Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, and many more. Give us a call to book a trip of a lifetime! Let’s Go Fishing!
Techniques
Trolling, Live baiting, Jigging, Bottom Fishing etc.

Hey, I'm Captain John Cruise III

Sneads Ferry, United States
Background
Captain John C. Cruise III has been fishing the NC waters for over 20 years. This family-run, veteran-owned Charter business offers the best Topsail Island, Sneads Ferry, Surf City, and Camp Lejeune Charter fishing. Try out Sportfishing charters right on the beach and all the way out to the offshore Gulf Stream waters. We encourage women, children, and families of all ages to come aboard. We also specialize in trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or any customized combination fishing trip that you desire. We catch fish ranging from Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Grouper, Cobia, Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, and many more. Give us a call to book a trip of a lifetime! Let’s Go Fishing!
Techniques
Trolling, Live baiting, Jigging, Bottom Fishing etc.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(75 reviews)
Sneads Ferry
Trips from US $1,800
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(10 reviews)
North Topsail Beach
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 86 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (66)
No live bait.
Half day trip.
Awesome short trip!
+63
Angler rating
75
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
84%
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John C.
Hampstead, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   3 Hour โ€“ Kids/Family Nearshore (AM) on July 29, 2019
John C. recommends Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
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Tommy Y.
Sanford, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   3 Hour โ€“ Kids/Family Nearshore (AM) on July 25, 2019
Tommy Y. recommends Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
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Dewayne T.
McCombs, KY
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Capt. John on the Pelagic Hunter

VERIFIED   3 Hour โ€“ Kids/Family Nearshore (PM) on July 11, 2019
We had a good first trip and caught fish.ย  Captain John was great.
Dewayne T. recommends Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
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Robert C.
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 Day Trip

VERIFIED   Bluefin Tuna on June 12, 2019
Great experience! Seas were a little high, but the desire to catch fish was higher! We still caught fish when others didnt....
Robert C. recommends Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
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Lloyd N.
Hampstead, North Carolina
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Bluefin Tuna on June 5, 2023
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